Britt Nolan will return to Leo Burnett Chicago as president and chief creative officer in the fall of 2021. His remit will include both creative leadership and corporate responsibilities managing the network’s home office.
Nolan will report to Andrew Swinand, CEO of Leo Burnett Group and Publicis Groupe Creative U.S., and provide counsel to Chaka Sobhani, global chief creative officer of Leo Burnett Worldwide.
Nolan returns to Leo Burnett Chicago following a stint as North American chief creative officer at DDB. During his previous decade with Burnett in various roles including creative director, co-president and CCO, Nolan turned out work that garnered more than 50 Cannes Lions. Nolan’s immersive and impactful “Van Gogh BnB” for the Art Institute of Chicago swept the 2016 awards show, with 14 Lions, and generated $2 million in incremental revenue for the world-class destination. Nolan was also responsible for the iconic “Mayhem” campaign for Allstate, and his work has been recognized by the Effies, D&AD, ADC, the One Show, Clios, Kinsale Sharks, London International, Radio Mercury, AICP Show and Facebook Studio Awards and more throughout this career.
“We can’t wait to welcome Britt back to Leo Burnett Chicago, where he forged a legacy of award-winning creative and inspired leadership over a decade,” said Swinand. “Britt is a values-based leader who is a champion of both the people and the work.”
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
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